The Story of Rustem, and other Persian hero tales from Firdusi by Renninger
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| Author | Renninger, Elizabeth D. |
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| Illustrator | Williams, J. L. S. |
| LoC No. | 09026015 |
| Title | The Story of Rustem, and other Persian hero tales from Firdusi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Kavah the blacksmith -- Feridoun the glorious -- Irij, a gentle hero -- Minuchir the avenger -- Zal of the white hair -- Rustem the wonder child -- Rustem the young warrior -- Rustem's seven labors, or adventures -- Rustem the Pehliva -- Rustem's romance -- Sohrab the youth -- Sohrab and the warrior maiden -- The wrath of Rustem -- Rustem the spy -- The combat of Sohrab against Rustem -- Siawush the Persian Sir Galahad -- Rustem the avenger -- How Gew helped a hero-prince unto a throne -- Later feats of Rustem -- Isfendiyar's seven labors, or Heft-Khan -- The combat of Isfendiyar against Rustem -- The death of Rustem. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Rustem and Other Persian Hero Tales from Firdusi" by Elizabeth D. Renninger is a collection of ancient Persian legends written in the early 20th century. This work compiles and retells tales from the famous epic Shah-Nameh, focusing on legendary figures like Rustem, Feridoun, and Zohak, among others. The stories explore themes of heroism, valor, justice, and tragedy within the rich tapestry of Persian mythology. At the start of this compilation, the narrative introduces a librarian who seeks to instill a sense of heroism in the boys of her neighborhood through storytelling. She narrates heroic tales, starting with well-known figures from different cultures, before turning her attention to the lesser-known heroes of Persia. The opening sections also highlight the significance of these tales for both the younger audience and older readers, as the author aspires to bring to light the adventures of Persian heroes like Rustem, the powerful warrior, amidst the struggles against evil figures. This introductory focus sets the stage for the epic retellings that follow, inviting readers into a world filled with courage and mythical grandeur. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Firdawsi. Shahnamah -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Heroes -- Iran -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rustam -- (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57827 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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